A Look at Arne Duncan's VIP List of Requests at Chicago Schools and the Effects of his Expansion of Charter Schools in Chicago

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Azam Ahmed, Pauline Lipman, Jitu Brown | Mar. 26, 2010 (Special Report)

(Multimedia) When President Obama’s Education Secretary, Arne Duncan, was the head of Chicago’s Public Schools, his office kept a list of powerful, well-connected people who asked for help getting certain children into the city’s best public schools. The list—long kept confidential—was disclosed this week by the Chicago Tribune. We speak with the Chicago Tribune reporter who broke the story and with two Chicago organizers about Duncan and his aggressive plan ... Full Story »

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DN brings in investigative journalists who have exposed what looks like corruption by Arne Duncan, and looks at the Obama administration attack upon the public schools and gentrification and privatizing of schools while attacking teachers and democratic school boards. Corporate heads replace professional educators as students are trained to be soldiers and corporate employees rather than balanced citizens.

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This story gives reasons why we need educators, not basketball buddies, to head school systems and to be Secretary of Education.

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Do Charter Schools Worsen Inequality of Two-Tiered Education System, or Help Address It?

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Bill Perkins, Seth Andrew, Daniel Clark Sr., Leonie Haimson | Feb. 11, 2010 (Interview)

(Multimedia) We host a round-table discussion on charter schools and the controversial closing of 19 New York City public schools with New York State Senator Bill Perkins, one of the most ...

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Teaching Pioneer Deborah Meier on Obama's Education Policy and the Future of Charter Schools

Democracy Now by Juan Gonzalez, Deborah Meier, Amy Goodman | May. 20, 2009 (Interview)

As part of the Obama administration’s education plan, Education Secretary Arne Duncan has urged states to consider partnerships with successful charter school operators. We ...

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Study: Charter Schools Increasing Racial Segregation in Classrooms

Democracy Now by mail@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!) | Feb. 11, 2010 (Interview)

Encouraged by the Obama administration, efforts to expand the number of charter schools are being organized around the country. But concerns are being raised about the system. ...

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Education Secretary Arne Duncan Pushes to Aggressively Expand Charter Schools While Admitting Problems

Democracy Now by Kenneth Surratt, Bob Peterson, JUAN GONZALEZ, AMY GOODMAN | Jun. 23, 2009 (News Analysis)

(Video) The Obama administration has made opening more charter schools one of its top priorities in its plans to improve the nation’s education system. On Monday, Education ...

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